Obituary of Grazia Musillo

Grazia Musillo (nee D’Ettorre), 74, of Paterson, passed away in her home on January 4, 2016. Grazia was born on January 16, 1941 in Montescaglioso, Italy to the late Rocco and Maria (Driprimo) D’Ettorre. Grazia worked as a seamstress for many years in addition to raising her family. An accomplished businesswoman, she and her husband own and operate Cicilia Pizzeria for over 40 years on Market Street in Paterson. Grazia will be remembered by her family and friends as a gentle, caring, loyal woman who loved unconditionally, gave without question, and never afraid to voice her opinion. Grazia loved to cook, sing, travel to Italy, watch all soccer matches in all languages never particular to any one team and above all loved her family and friends. She was the beloved wife of Arnaldo Musillo for over 46 years. She was the adored mother of Teresa (husband Gary Endrikat, children Ariella and Julianna), Anna Maria (husband Marc Mauriber, children Daniel and Leah), and Frank. Siblings late Pasquale, Francesco, Antonio, Libby, Angela, Lucia, and Giuseppe; and many in-laws, nieces, nephews, friends and family too numerous to list but not forgotten. Visitation will be held on Sunday from 2-6pm at Santangelo Funeral Home, 635 McBride Ave., Woodland Park. A funeral Mass will be offered on Monday at 10:00am at St. Michael’s Church, 70 Cianci St., Paterson. Burial will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Paterson. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions in honor and memory of Grazia Musillo may be sent to St. Michael’s Church in Paterson, N.J.